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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,260.59, 407,174.44 and 243,449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,260.59, 407,174.44 and 243,449.35 is: 362,753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,260.59 : 407,174.44 = 243,449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,260.59/407,174.44 = 243,449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,260.59x = 407,174.44 × 243,449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,260.59x = 99,126,352,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,126,352,754.61/273,260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,753.93

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